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Steve Mann

Steve is principal of Home Energy Services, a San Francisco Bay Area consulting firm that provides sustainability and energy-efficiency consulting and training services. The company specializes in California energy code analysis and compliance, sustainable certification programs, and Passive House design, construction, and certification. The firm has worked on dozens of high-performance buildings in California, Japan, and the Philippines.

Steve’s credentials include Certified Passive House Consultant, Builder, Tradesperson, Certifier, and Trainer, LEED AP+ Homes, Certified Energy Analyst, LEED for Homes Rater, and California HERS Rater. He just completed building his second Passive House.

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Sol Lux Alpha—Carbon-Neutral Nanogrid Living

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Discover Sol Lux Alpha, a carbon neutral nanogrid living project leveraging solar energy and smart home technology for sustainable, energy-efficient urban living. Learn about green building innovation.

Washington Heights Multifamily Passive Building

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Explore the Washington Heights Multifamily Passive Building, a sustainable housing project showcasing energy-efficient design, green construction, and the benefits of passive house standards for urban living.

Historic Philadelphia EnerPHit

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Discover how a historic Philadelphia building achieved EnerPHit certification through Passive House retrofit strategies, improving energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability in urban renovation projects.

Berkeley Passive Houses

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Discover how Passive Houses in Berkeley offer energy-efficient, sustainable living. Explore local projects, benefits, and green building trends shaping environmentally friendly homes.

Reaching for A Passive House Code: California's Nascent Adoption Journey

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Discover how California is advancing passive house standards, exploring challenges, benefits, and strategies for adopting energy-efficient building codes for a sustainable future in construction.

Chicago’s (and Illinois’) First EnerPHIT

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Discover Chicago and Illinois' first EnerPHit-certified project. Learn how this pioneering passive house retrofit sets a new standard for energy efficiency and sustainable building in the Midwest.

North American Passive House Window Study

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Explore key findings from the North American Passive House window study, including performance data, energy efficiency insights, and best practices for selecting high-performance windows in sustainable buildings.

Cold Climate Passive Auto Dealership

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Discover how passive house design optimizes energy efficiency in cold climate auto dealerships. Learn about sustainable building, cost savings, and green architecture for modern car showrooms.

Affordable Multifamily Housing in Cambridge

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Explore how Passive House design is making affordable multifamily housing in Cambridge more sustainable, energy-efficient, and comfortable for residents. Learn about innovative building solutions.